Upstream Planning Manager

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Upstream Planning Manager to lead and standardize planning processes across critical suppliers and categories in North America. This role is pivotal in strengthening vendor supply reliability, improving upstream alignment, and optimizing inventory to ensure business continuity and outstanding customer service. As the UPM, you will drive cross-functional collaboration, lead long-range materials planning strategy, and implement best-in-class practices that elevate supply performance across the region.

What will you do?

• Ensure key suppliers within scope are fully prepared to meet Schneider Electric's demand and capacity requirements
• Develop and execute upstream planning levers that drive supplier stability and minimize constraints
• Implement structured processes to monitor, analyze, and improve monthly supplier forecast accuracy and bias
• Lead the development of long- and mid-range upstream materials planning policies, programs, and processes
• Drive harmonized planning standards across critical suppliers, enabling end to end upstream visibility and consistency
• Partner with Procurement to create and execute joint plans that enhance supplier performance and long-term planning
• Lead improvement initiatives that optimize flow, reduce shortages, and improve lead time stability, including Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs, Upstream Flow Optimization (UFO), consignment models, and quick ship or accelerated supply flows from suppliers
• Own and manage supplier performance scorecards for upstream planning metrics
• Drive improvement in key upstream KPIs such as Supplier On-Time Delivery (S OTD), Unconfirmed Backorders (UBOL), PO Confirmation performance, ASN compliance, and forecast acknowledgments and commitments
• Ensure compliance to and enhance upstream supplier escalation process for North America
• In severe shortage scenarios, coordinate with plant upstream planners to establish task forces and protect customer supply
• Proactively identify upstream risks and implement mitigation strategies before they affect plant operations
• Serve as the central connector between Upstream Planning, Procurement, and plant-level material planning teams
• Regularly engage senior leadership with updates on supplier constraints, upstream risks, and performance trends

Who will you report to?

Senior Upstream Planning Manager

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Languages

Fluent in English. Spanish proficiency is a strong asset.

Experience

5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or related functions such as Supplier Management, SIOP, S&OP, Integrated Business Planning, Demand Planning, Procurement, Operations, Inventory Management, or Capacity Management.

Skills & Competencies

• Proven ability to solve complex problems and manage large-scale projects
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with a global mindset
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills
• Resilient, adaptable, and capable of driving meaningful change
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication abilities
• Confident decision-making in dynamic or ambiguous environments
• Ability to collaborate across multiple business functions and engage senior leadership effectively

Pay

USD 117,600 - USD 176,400 per year, including base pay and short-term incentives.

Benefits

• Medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Benefit Bucks
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid family leaves
• Well-being programs
• 12 holidays per year and 15 days of paid time off per year
• Company share ownership and 401(k) with match
• Performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera
• Collaboration, recognition, and an inclusive workplace
• Volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits